The Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA) will hire a director who will manage BECWA, perform a study of long term funding mechanisms, and implement a program of action to obtain permanent funding for BECWA; thus ensuring the organization's permanent presence for the protection of Black Earth Creek. A full description of the project scope and deliverables is available in the grant application, which is part of this agreement. The DNR will be provided with both a paper copy and an electronic copy of the final report. Information will be disseminated to the public as described in the grant application.